Vocabulary
psychology - science dealing with the mind and with mental and emotional processes
specter - frightening image
refute - give evidence to prove false
illiteracy - inability to read or write
obscure - conceal or hide
syndromes - a number of symptoms occurring together and characterizing a disease
introspective - inward looking; thoughtful
presentable - proper order for being seen
latching - attaching oneself to
barren - sterile; empty